cambiarlo
“cambiarlo” means “to change it” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to change itAlso: to modify it
📝 In Action
El plan no es bueno, tenemos que cambiarlo.
A2The plan is not good, we have to change it.
Si no te gusta el color, puedes cambiarlo fácilmente.
A2If you don't like the color, you can change it easily.
Word Connections
to exchange itAlso: to swap it
📝 In Action
Este pantalón es pequeño, voy a la tienda a cambiarlo.
A2These pants are small, I'm going to the store to exchange them (it).
¿Puedes cambiarlo por uno que funcione?
A2Can you exchange it for one that works?
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cambiarlo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'cambiarlo' to mean 'I want to change it'?
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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology
A combination of the Spanish verb 'cambiar' (from Late Latin 'cambiare', meaning to barter or exchange) and the pronoun 'lo' (from Latin 'illum', meaning that/him).
First recorded: 13th century (root verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'cambiarla' instead of 'cambiarlo'?
Use 'cambiarla' if the object you are changing is a feminine noun (usually ends in -a), like 'la silla' (the chair) or 'la idea' (the idea).
Does 'cambiarlo' always mean 'it'?
Usually yes, but it can also mean 'to change him' if you are referring to a male person, though this is less common than using it for objects.